Tempo Edge Liberty in Thriller After Squandering Big Lead

Marina Mabrey continued her scoring spree, dropping 30 points for the second consecutive game and her fifth 30-point performance of the season. This impressive offensive display came just days after her WNBA single-game record-tying 53-point effort against Los Angeles. The Tempo, however, nearly squandered a significant lead, watching their initial 20-point advantage evaporate in the second half.

The New York Liberty staged a furious comeback, with Breanna Stewart tying the game at 91-all with a layup at the 1:30 mark. But the Tempo, reeling from a four-game losing streak, found their winning play. Julie Allemand, who dished out 10 assists, set up Nyara Sabally for the decisive basket with just 52 seconds left on the clock, ultimately clinching the 93-91 win.

This victory snapped the longest losing skid of the Tempo's expansion season and provided a much-needed boost of momentum. The thrilling finish at the Bell Centre showcased both the scoring prowess of Mabrey and the resilience of the Tempo, who managed to regroup and secure a crucial win despite a significant lead disappearing.